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slacken Synonyms

Another word for slacken

Choosing another word for slacken depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make or become looser or less taut (as of a rope, muscle, or grip).

Usage Example

"The sailors had to loosen the ropes as the wind shifted direction."

Strongest
loosen
Strong
relax
ease
let out

• verb (Context 2)

To reduce or diminish in speed, intensity, effort, or activity.

Usage Example

"The runners began to subside their pace as they approached the steep hill."

Strong
subside
abate
lessen
diminish
let up
ease off
slow down
flag
wane

Opposites of slacken

The opposite of slacken shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

tighten
intensify
tauten
accelerate
quicken
speed up
increase
stiffen
See all opposites of slacken

• Nearby Words

skyway
slab
slack
slacken
slacker
slackly
slackness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Slacken. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/slacken
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